AC Adapters for profit - thinking outside the box

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Shark Scrapper

Shark Scrapper

2 жыл бұрын

Shark Scrapper won the bid on a box of 199 AC adapters. Now how can we get the most return on our investment (ROI)?
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@BushDogScrapper
@BushDogScrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Morning shark scrapper 🍵♻🌎👍
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning (now afternoon) back at you 🤣
@thestockexplorer
@thestockexplorer 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting options here
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
There are many. Just to close the loop - I sold the rest for just under $2K.
@SilverScorpion
@SilverScorpion 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@andrewpowell6457
@andrewpowell6457 2 жыл бұрын
Yep sometimes what looks like is a bargain isn't if you try to on sell or make money from parts.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is a very interesting business that definitely keeps me on my toes.
@marthashipman9010
@marthashipman9010 2 жыл бұрын
Good video!😊
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@cptrikester2671
@cptrikester2671 Жыл бұрын
Just watched two videos about scrapping these types of adaptors. One breaks them down completely to get the copper out, this one concludes with 'don't even open them' for vest value. It seems to be time vs money, as usual.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper Жыл бұрын
In this particular case I was also able to find a buyer for them as functional AC adaptors which paid significantly more money than scrap. But in general it does come down to time is money. However, for hobby scrappers time has no value so scrapping them to get the copper is perfectly acceptable, even preferred.
@josearrasola7236
@josearrasola7236 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll will even buy some and maybe do one of those large flat rate box
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
These were all sold the day after the video went up. I'm sorry.
@Opinionatedguy1989
@Opinionatedguy1989 2 жыл бұрын
Can I say shred? It's not copper bearing. It's a low grade board wrapped in plastic and aluminium. I would test them out and see if they work.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
My yard did take them as copper bearing motors - you'll notice the transformer on the board, that's where the copper is. Also just had a very good offer on the rest of the lot. Turned out to be a good money maker.
@Opinionatedguy1989
@Opinionatedguy1989 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper ignorance is bliss.
@poosmate
@poosmate 2 жыл бұрын
Good job! When checking out listings on Ebay, check what has sold, not what is for sale. This will give you a more accurate view of the market, just because someone has listed an item at that price doesn't mean it will sell at that price. Congrats on your buyer as well. Take care, Poo
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
I usually check the SOLD listings first to see if things are actually being bought and for how much. Then I take a look at what's currently available for sale to get an idea of how crowded it is and what folks are asking. Come in under most of the asking prices and around what things sold for and I can usually move things pretty quick.
@poosmate
@poosmate 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper Yep, that's the way to do it. Hope you get as quick a turnaround on your next auction win. Take care, Poo
@lawrencejelsma8118
@lawrencejelsma8118 Жыл бұрын
It's specific anyways to HP. I won't be buying something that outlasts the computer and should. I have no clue why someone spends $100+ for each (and included power cord that both have always outlasted all my computers leaving me with them functional and still working after the primary device no longer powers on). Used adapters at auction houses means I can easily find one at $5 or less or someone selling one at $5 in a collection of used peripheral accessories to computers, tvs, etc.
@happycamper1111
@happycamper1111 2 ай бұрын
Check how many bids are on it also. Some people will buy from themselves, have friends buy it, etc. This will set the "market value" etc.
@josephcormier5974
@josephcormier5974 2 жыл бұрын
Well it's not a PC but still interesting stuff. But you will get your value for the price thank you five stars my friend
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph - I was worried this might only be a 4 star. No PC and all 😂
@danielpersson7483
@danielpersson7483 Жыл бұрын
In Sweden those cant be sold at scrapyards,counts as electronic scrap an isnt promitted for the scrapyards to buy
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper Жыл бұрын
That's unfortunate.
@jonathanlincoln7381
@jonathanlincoln7381 2 жыл бұрын
I bust off the transformers and aluminum and sell the bord as low grade at my yard
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I don't have to go through all that trouble.
@jonathanlincoln7381
@jonathanlincoln7381 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper the rates are so bad right now in Alaska got to get what you can
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanlincoln7381 Alaska - another map pin
@metaldragonbraveheart
@metaldragonbraveheart 3 ай бұрын
I have to break them down , Because none of the 5 yards around me will buy them for anything but shred,
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 3 ай бұрын
That's rough
@billyb5057
@billyb5057 2 жыл бұрын
problem with these ac adapters is they all have different plugs at the dc end shame theres no standard that would make them more reuseable but then you have other ideas selling them as electric motors guess best from a scrap point of view *left a like👍Au👀fully viewed*
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
I know, right? Its like the design engineers sit around and think of how they can reinvent the plug or something.
@dr.a006
@dr.a006 2 жыл бұрын
Geez if I could get 41¢/lb for motors, I would do that, plus the wire. Utah yards are giving like 20¢/lb for motors/transformers. But eBay would definitely be worth it, even as small lots or individually.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Turns out I did really well on this and found a buyer for all of them within a day or two of originally posting the video.
@dr.a006
@dr.a006 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper scrapping is sometimes more than just going to the scrap yard. One man’s junk is another man’s functioning laptop again.😄
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.a006 Very true
@paulw9507
@paulw9507 2 жыл бұрын
Hello ewast Ben asked me to check your channel out I like your channel really interesting you have great content brilliant
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Paul - it's great to have you here. My friend Ben is an awesome guy. He's the one who convinced me to start this channel back in 2019. It's great to see him able to street scrap again.
@judybeckner9047
@judybeckner9047 2 жыл бұрын
I try to do math as little as possible Shark, but I admire those who do !
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
I'm one of those odd ducks who enjoys using math to solve problems...except when I can't figure it out 😂🤣
@Alrik.
@Alrik. 2 жыл бұрын
Another great comparison video, thank you for showing your process! 😃👍
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Alrik!
@GilSkillz
@GilSkillz 2 жыл бұрын
Well said, and well done!
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Since posting, I've received a very nice offer on the lot. A nice money maker.
@solmoman
@solmoman Жыл бұрын
This is great info! I started scrapping a year ago for fun, with the goal of getting enough gold for a gold tooth! I save just about all metal content apart from alluminum, brass, and nickel. Are there any chords/wires that aren't copper, that I should keep an eye out for? Silver, palladium, gold, etc.. Also, can you explain what you are looking for when scraping on a metal? Any tips would be appreciated!
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the scrapping world solmoman, it's a lot of fun. Other than copper I find aluminum wires. My yard even has a category for insulated Al wire. IF you ever get anything from NASA or very high end military grade you might find some gold wire - but I stress this is very very very rare. Please send me an email at sharkscrapper@gmail.com to further clarify your last question. Not sure what you're asking.
@solmoman
@solmoman Жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper like for example, you did it once to determinate if a metal was gold or brass, you scratched slightly on its surface with a tool
@ronaldsteichen838
@ronaldsteichen838 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative thankyou
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@falloutwolfie7229
@falloutwolfie7229 2 жыл бұрын
Hey shark nice find, i did ebay reselling and when you list i would recommend title being (clearance, new old stock) even if you price them for $75 each, i know they would sell, 😉 yer may be definitely under cutting people but definitely worth doing it, could even mean someone who needs a few will definitely buy your listing so even if somebody buys 2 for $150 they be getting a great bargain but also means you wont be having to sit on them long, or do 3 separate listening 1 for $74.99, 2 for $149.99 maybe even do 3 for $199.99 Will give more footprint haveing the 3 listings. Great video look forward to a update video, keep scrapping :)
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
A very cool strategy, thank you for sharing that. Turns out, after posting this, I received a generous offer for all that I had AND they're paying the shipping. Awesomeness!
@falloutwolfie7229
@falloutwolfie7229 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper thats awsome congratulations 🎊 definitely saved you alot of time 👍
@jaylord55
@jaylord55 2 жыл бұрын
hell if you even if you under cut the selling price by half you would still make a prophet + less e waste for the time being
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on - in fact, that's how this player out. Shortly after posting I was contacted by someone who has since bought the lot.
@afineliner740
@afineliner740 2 жыл бұрын
I need me a Shark Cage, so I can store goodies I don't have room for. You sold them already, good for you. 👍
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I got lucky on this one and already have a buyer.
@SollersScrappingandDiving
@SollersScrappingandDiving 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan! I don't re-sale much anymore because it is so time consuming but with a lot like that I'd the same, would try to sell some instead of straight for recycling, better for the planet too where possible. True about space though, as you know, my workshop is a little short on space😂, so I tend to just re-sell the really good and vintage bits. I love power adapters, nice cordage, lots of lovely copper toroidal inductors, transformers, aluminium and lovely mosfets too, there is nothing for a micro scrapping woman like me not to love😄
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of good bits for you to have fun with in these for sure. I was very lucky and found a buyer for these straight away.
@supersneakusa4492
@supersneakusa4492 11 ай бұрын
I'm in business, more interested in cash flow, don't want stock kicking around, tscrapping hey fastest cash out obviously is to scrap them out .... but is there any proffit after what you paid for them ? You never gave us the scrap value price, or what you paid for them. That would be helpfull for business, if it's worth the effort. Thanks
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 11 ай бұрын
I was very fortunate to find a buyer for them as functional AC adopters and turned them within a couple days. That doesn't happen very often for sure. Sorry I didn't provide the scrap value for comparison. I'll work on it.
@weazeldark3983
@weazeldark3983 2 жыл бұрын
Sell the boxes as project boxes The boards with no aluminum cover as scrap Sell the boards as hobby psu
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Weazel. Fortunately, I was able to find a buyer for the lot.
@weazeldark3983
@weazeldark3983 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper algud I'll be buying tonnes of pc psu's to build inverters and 18650 battery holders
@jwilson1415
@jwilson1415 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've bought some power adapters already on Ebay when getting Laptops that were missing them so I could resell the laptops after fixing them up. I've sold some as well when I get adapters, nice thing is they often have a light on them if they are loose out of wrapping to see if they work and being OEM is a big bonus since you can list as genuine OEM. Those are kind of bulky looking too, I'm guessing it goes to something larger than a laptop like a docking station, printer, network equipment where it doesn't need to get moved around a lot. Ebay is a good way to go if you can hold them to see how fast they go. The power cords that have the DP/N stands for Dell part number if you didn't know but likely HP uses the same vendor or similar cord style that it wouldn't matter as long as it works. If selling those wall cords alone you might want to try grouping some in lots of 5 or 10 at a time to see if they sell faster than singles. A buddy of mine gave me a box full of old SATA drive cables and even older ribbon cables for hard drives/CD drives and floppy drives (all appear new still, many wrapped in bags) back before SATA that I'm looking to group in lots for Ebay to save time and shipping material. My yard does low grade for both ribbon and sata cables so even a few dollars profit after fees per lot is a win.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Jay - I was very lucky. After posting this I was contacted by someone looking to purchase the lot. SCORE!
@jwilson1415
@jwilson1415 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper Oh very nice, I like those. Quick and easy way to get rid of it all + getting above scrap price is always nice!
@audreymeriscal3247
@audreymeriscal3247 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Shark, I always had to break them down just because scrapyards in California are more picky. I enjoyed going that route anyways making Cu and Al my mine bounty. 🤑🤑
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@bertwagenaar8508
@bertwagenaar8508 2 жыл бұрын
My yards pays €1.50/ kg for Low Grade. I scrap everything i get but i cannot take stuff of the boards. If i take stuff off, they don’t buy it. But the prices there are nice 😊.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting - most yards don't care what you do to low grades as long as something is still on there. After all, low grade is...low grade. But at that price I can understand why they're being picky.
@SilverScorpion
@SilverScorpion 2 жыл бұрын
I run 3 youtube channels and scrap out of one room in my house. I would still find a place to put 10 of those to sell. Lol. Great video
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Turns out they sold fast and for good money.
@firedogpotter
@firedogpotter 2 жыл бұрын
Hope they sell on eBay for you. That platform can be fickle. For example I have a signed Steven King book I was considering selling on eBay. So, I looked it up and woo hoo there was a listing for the same book, also signed, and it was listed for $275. I was excited so I decided to watch the item to see what it actually sold for. Well fast forward to now, over 6 months later and the exact book I have been watching is still there! So needless to say I have not tried to sell my book. Goodness knows how much in listing fees that seller has paid out. LOL.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, very important to look at the "Sold" listing and dates to see if an item will move. Lots of listings, no so many sales. In this case, I lucked out. I just received a generous offer on the lot. So it worked out well.
@daleleeman9916
@daleleeman9916 2 жыл бұрын
You don't need to sell for max price. Depends on how much of a profit you want and how fast to move them on.
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
It's a good observation. Just so happens that since posting this I've received a generous offer for the lot. So off they go.
@josearrasola7236
@josearrasola7236 2 жыл бұрын
Hello sir , I was going the messages and I had ask a lot of ppl us then for diy ebike chargers? They’re a other KZfaqr as jehu Garcia and he’s sell over 100 a week ?
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@DIYwithBatteries
@DIYwithBatteries 2 жыл бұрын
That's I brought those too, may be 10 I think and they'll works good internally just some of those bad chords that's it Hah 😁👍 nice video sir!
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you just never know how these things are going to turn out sometimes.
@barrywest3758
@barrywest3758 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, cutting cords and selling the power supply for electric motors is best. It gives you time to collect and work on the other stuff you have to do. The heck with eBay, if you don't have someone else doing that for you, then it will get you behind. Very informative video. Enjoyed 👍👍
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry - I don't mind doing a little eBay-ing (is that a word?) as long as it doesn't become onerous.
@jr-a-cat
@jr-a-cat 2 жыл бұрын
The post office is going to love you .It's ok for you to think outside of the box sure hate it when the cat thinks outside of the box🤢
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 cats love boxes - they are their favorite toy some times. These are going to ship FEDEX, seriously heavy.
@ewastemike7700
@ewastemike7700 2 жыл бұрын
Cut the cords and throw the rest in shred. It's not rocket science. :)
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
No it's not rocket science but it is a little math. $0.41/lbs as small motors vs $0.11/lbs shred (at my yard). Small motors win.
@ewastemike7700
@ewastemike7700 2 жыл бұрын
Ain't nobody got time for math. I graduated from school 40 years ago
@nicholasbyrnes788
@nicholasbyrnes788 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see the variety of options. Also good to see you considering 'time' as an issue (how long will it take to sell). Good stuff!
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
With these kinds of loads, time becomes even more important. Turns out, since post this, I've received a very good offer on the remaining adapters.
@josearrasola7236
@josearrasola7236 2 жыл бұрын
Hello sir , NO DONT BREAK THEM DOWN JUST CUT THE TIPS AND ADD SOME DIFFERENT CONNECTIONS FOR CHARING BATTERIES????? Please I know a guy who sell these power supplies for about 14$ plus shipping ? You have more money their ?
@sharkscrapper
@sharkscrapper 2 жыл бұрын
After posting this I received an offer for all of them from a computer supply center. No additional effort on my part required other than boxing. A very nice deal.
@josearrasola7236
@josearrasola7236 2 жыл бұрын
@@sharkscrapper that’s awesome sir , thank you 🙏 so much for service you sir are a true live super hero and you are one of one out of million
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